What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore these on a long mountain run with a mix of steep climbing and technical descent, and the stretch fabric never once got in the way. The built-in liner kept things comfortable for the full effort, and the zippered pockets held my gels without bouncing around."The trail does not slow down, and neither does the Patagonia Multi Trail Short. Whether the day starts with a pre-dawn climb or a fast lap on familiar singletrack, these lightweight shorts move with every stride without bunching, binding, or riding up mid-push. Stretch-woven recycled fabric gives full range of motion on steep switchbacks and technical scrambles alike, while a DWR finish handles the occasional brush through wet vegetation or a surprise drizzle without slowing things down. A built-in liner wicks moisture and adds breathable support through long efforts, and the soft elastic waistband with drawcord stays put without digging in over miles of varied terrain. The 6-inch inseam hits the right balance between coverage and mobility, and zippered pockets keep gels, a key, or a card secure no matter how hard the pace gets.